How To Fix SD_CDS_READ_API020 - Entity &1 could not be found in state &2

SD_CDS_READ_API020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_CDS_READ_API -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Entity &1 could not be found in state &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_CDS_READ_API020 - Entity &1 could not be found in state &2 ?

  The SAP error message SD_CDS_READ_API020 indicates that a specific entity (denoted by &1) could not be found in a particular state (denoted by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP S/4HANA, particularly when working with Core Data Services (CDS) views or APIs related to Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Entity Not Existing: The entity you are trying to access does not exist in the database or has been deleted.
  Incorrect State: The entity exists, but it is not in the expected state. For example, it might be in a status that does not allow it to be read or processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the entity in the specified state.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in related tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the